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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269.33, 371.89 and 169.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269.33, 371.89 and 169.80 is: 234.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269.33 : 371.89 = 169.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269.33/371.89 = 169.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269.33x = 371.89 × 169.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269.33x = 63,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,145.74/269.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.46

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